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Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link with Spread
Spectrum and Full-Duplex Control Channel
General Description
The MAX9259/MAX9260 chipset presents Maxim’s
gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) technology. The
MAX9259 serializer pairs with the MAX9260 deserializer
to form a complete digital serial link for joint transmission
of high-speed video, audio, and control data.
The MAX9259/MAX9260 allow a maximum serial payload
data rate of 2.5Gbps for a 15m shielded twisted-pair
(STP) cable. The 24-bit or 32-bit width parallel interface
operates up to a maximum bus clock of 104MHz or
78MHz, respectively. This serial link supports display
panels from QVGA (320 x 240) up to XGA (1280 x 768),
or dual-view WVGA (2 x 854 x 480).
The 24-bit or 32-bit mode handles 21 or 29 bits of data,
along with an I
2
S input, supporting 4- to 32-bit audio
word lengths and an 8kHz to 192kHz sample rate. The
embedded control channel forms a full-duplex, differen-
tial 100kbps to 1Mbps UART link between the serializer
and deserializer. The host electronic control unit (ECU)
or microcontroller (FC) resides either on the MAX9259
(for video display) or on the MAX9260 (for image sens-
ing). In addition, the control channel enables ECU/FC
control of peripherals in the remote side of the serial link
through I
2
C (base mode) or a user-defined full-duplex
UART format (bypass mode).
The MAX9259 serializer driver preemphasis and chan-
nel equalizer on the MAX9260 extend the link length and
enhance the link reliability. Spread spectrum is available
on the MAX9259/MAX9260 to reduce EMI on the serial
and parallel output data signals. The differential link
complies with the ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-
protection standards.
The core supplies for the MAX9259/MAX9260 are 1.8V
and 3.3V, respectively. Both devices use an I/O sup-
ply from 1.8V to 3.3V. These devices are available in
a 64-pin TQFP package (10mm x 10mm) and a 56-pin
TQFN package (8mm x 8mm x 0.75mm) with an exposed
pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the
-40NC to +105NC automotive temperature range.
with 8B/10B Line Coding
Features
S
2.5Gbps Payload Rate, AC-Coupled Serial Link
S
24-Bit or 32-Bit Programmable Parallel Input Bus
MAX9259/MAX9260
Supports Up to XGA (1280 x 768) or Dual-View
WVGA (2 x 854 x 480) Panels with 18-Bit or 24-Bit
Color
78MHz (32-Bit Bus) Parallel Data Rate
104MHz/78MHz Maximum Pixel Clock
S
8.33MHz to 104MHz (24-Bit Bus) or 6.25MHz to
S
Support Two/Three 10-Bit Camera Links at
S
4-Bit to 32-Bit Word Length, 8kHz to 192kHz I
2
S
Audio Channel Supports High-Definition Audio
Channel (100kbps to 1Mbps)
S
Embedded Half-/Full-Duplex Bidirectional Control
S
Separate Interrupt Signal Supports Touch-Screen
Functions for Display Panels
S
Remote-End I
2
C Master for Peripherals
S
Preemphasis Line Driver (MAX9259)/Line
Equalizer (MAX9260)
S
Programmable Spread Spectrum on the Serial or
Parallel Data Outputs Reduce EMI
S
Deserializer Does Not Require an External Clock
S
Auto Data-Rate Detection Allows “On-The-Fly”
Data-Rate Change
S
Input Clock PLL Jitter Attenuator (MAX9259)
S
Built-In PRBS Generator/Checker for BER Testing
S
Line-Fault Detector Detects Wire Shorts to
Ground, Battery, or Open Link
S
ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Protection
S
-40NC to +105NC Operating Temperature Range
S
Patent Pending
Ordering Information
PART
MAX9259GCB/V+
MAX9259GCB/V+T
MAX9259GTN/V+T
MAX9260GCB/V+
MAX9260GCB/V+T
TEMP RANGE
-40NC to +105NC
-40NC to +105NC
-40NC to +105NC
-40NC to +105NC
-40NC to +105NC
PIN-PACKAGE
64 TQFP-EP*
64 TQFP-EP*
56 TQFN-EP*
64 TQFP-EP*
64 TQFP-EP*
Applications
High-Speed Serial-Data Transmission for Display
High-Speed Serial-Data Transmission for Image
Sensing
Automotive Navigation, Infotainment, and Image-
Sensing Systems
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
+Denotes
a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP
= Exposed pad.
T = Tape and reel.
Typical Applications Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
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Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link with Spread
Spectrum and Full-Duplex Control Channel
MAX9259/MAX9260
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
AVDD to AGND
MAX9259...........................................................-0.5V to +1.9V
MAX9260...........................................................-0.5V to +3.9V
DVDD to GND (MAX9259) ...................................-0.5V to +1.9V
DVDD to DGND (MAX9260) .................................-0.5V to +3.9V
IOVDD to GND (MAX9259) ..................................-0.5V to +3.9V
IOVDD to IOGND (MAX9260) ..............................-0.5V to +3.9V
Any Ground to Any Ground .................................-0.5V to +0.5V
OUT+, OUT- to AGND (MAX9259) ......................-0.5V to +1.9V
IN+, IN- to AGND (MAX9260) ..............................-0.5V to +1.9V
LMN_ to GND (MAX9259)
(60kI source impedance) ................................-0.5V to +3.9V
All Other Pins to GND (MAX9259) ....... -0.5V to (IOVDD + 0.5V)
All Other Pins to IOGND (MAX9260) ... -0.5V to (IOVDD + 0.5V)
OUT+, OUT- Short Circuit to Ground or
Supply (MAX9259) .................................................Continuous
IN+, IN- Short Circuit to Ground or
Supply (MAX9260) .................................................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70NC)
64-Pin TQFP (derate 31.3mW/NC above +70NC) .......2508mW
56-Pin TQFN (derate 47.6mW/NC above +70NC) ....3809.5mW
ESD Protection
Human Body Model (R
D
= 1.5kI, C
S
= 100pF)
(OUT+, OUT-) to AGND (MAX9259) ............................Q8kV
(IN+, IN-) to AGND (MAX9260) ....................................Q8kV
All Other Pins to Any Ground (MAX9259) ....................Q4kV
All Other Pins to Any Ground (MAX9260) ....................Q4kV
IEC 61000-4-2 (R
D
= 330I, C
S
= 150pF)
Contact Discharge
(OUT+, OUT-) to AGND (MAX9259) ..........................Q10kV
(IN+, IN-) to AGND (MAX9260) ....................................Q8kV
Air Discharge
(OUT+, OUT-) to AGND (MAX9259) ..........................Q12kV
(IN+, IN-) to AGND (MAX9260) ..................................Q10kV
ISO 10605 (R
D
= 2kI, C
S
= 330pF)
Contact Discharge
(OUT+, OUT-) to AGND (MAX9259) ..........................Q10kV
(IN+, IN-) to AGND (MAX9260) ....................................Q8kV
Air Discharge
(OUT+, OUT-) to AGND (MAX9259) ..........................Q25kV
(IN+, IN-) to AGND (MAX9260) ..................................Q20kV
Operating Temperature Range ........................ -40NC to +105NC
Junction Temperature .....................................................+150NC
Storage Temperature Range............................ -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow) ......................................+260NC
56 TQFN
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (B
JA
) ..........21NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (B
JC
) .................1NC/W
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 1)
64 TQFP
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (B
JA
) .......31.9NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (B
JC
) .................1NC/W
Note 1:
Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to
www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
MAX9259 DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V, V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 3.6V, R
L
= 100I
Q1%
(differential), T
A
= -40NC to +105NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= V
IOVDD
= 1.8V, T
A
= +25NC.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
0.65 x
V
IOVDD
0.35 x
V
IOVDD
V
IN
= 0 to V
IOVDD
I
CL
= -18mA
V
IOVDD
- 0.2
0.2
V
IOVDD
= 3.0V to 3.6V
V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V
16
3
35
12
64
21
-10
+10
-1.5
TYP
MAX
UNITS
SINGLE-ENDED INPUTS (DIN_, PCLKIN,
PWDN,
SSEN, BWS, ES, DRS, MS, CDS,
AUTOS,
SD, SCK, WS)
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
Input Current
Input Clamp Voltage
SINGLE-ENDED OUTPUT (INT)
High-Level Output Voltage
Low-Level Output Voltage
Output Short-Circuit Current
2
V
OH1
V
OL1
I
OS
I
OH
= -2mA
I
OL
= 2mA
V
O
= 0V
V
V
mA
V
IH1
V
IL1
I
IN1
V
CL
V
V
FA
V
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Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link with Spread
Spectrum and Full-Duplex Control Channel
MAX9259 DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V, V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 3.6V, R
L
= 100I
Q1%
(differential), T
A
= -40NC to +105NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= V
IOVDD
= 1.8V, T
A
= +25NC.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
0.7 x
V
IOVDD
0.3 x
V
IOVDD
V
IN
= 0 to V
IOVDD
(Note 2)
I
OL
= 3mA
V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V
V
IOVDD
= 3.0V to 3.6V
300
350
240
400
-110
+5
0.4
0.3
500
610
425
15
Preemphasis off
1.1
1.4
1.56
15
V
OUT+
or V
OUT-
= 0V
V
OUT+
or V
OUT-
= 1.9V
-60
25
25
45
54
63
27
-27
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3
f
PCLKIN
= 16.6MHz
Worst-Case Supply Current
(Figure 4)
Sleep-Mode Supply Current
Power-Down Supply Current
I
WCS
BWS = GND
f
PCLKIN
= 33.3MHz
f
PCLKIN
= 66.6MHz
f
PCLKIN
= 104MHz
I
CCS
I
CCZ
PWDN
= GND
0.57
1.45
1.47
2.47
100
105
116
135
40
5
125
145
155
175
110
70
FA
FA
3
mA
0.3
1.07
V
IO
+
0.06
1.75
mV
V
mV
mA
mA
I
mV
mV
V
V
V
V
V
mV
P-P
TYP
MAX
UNITS
I
2
C AND UART I/O, OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUTS (RX/SDA, TX/SCL,
LFLT)
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
Input Current
Low-Level Open-Drain Output
Voltage
V
IH2
V
IL2
I
IN2
V
OL2
V
V
FA
V
MAX9259/MAX9260
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT (OUT+, OUT-)
Preemphasis off (Figure 1)
Differential Output Voltage
V
OD
3.3dB preemphasis setting, V
OD(P)
(Figure 2)
3.3dB deemphasis setting, V
OD(D)
(Figure 2)
Change in V
OD
Between
Complementary Output States
Output Offset Voltage,
(V
OUT
+ + V
OUT
-)/2 = V
OS
Change in V
OS
Between
Complementary Output States
Output Short-Circuit Current
DV
OD
V
OS
DV
OS
I
OS
Magnitude of Differential Output
I
OSD
V
OD
= 0V
Short-Circuit Current
Output Termination Resistance
R
O
From OUT+, OUT- to V
AVDD
(Internal)
REVERSE CONTROL-CHANNEL RECEIVER (OUT+, OUT-)
High Switching Threshold
Low Switching Threshold
Short-to-GND Threshold
Normal Thresholds
Open Thresholds
Open Input Voltage
Short-to-Battery Threshold
POWER SUPPLY
V
CHR
V
CLR
V
TG
V
TN
V
TO
V
IO
V
TE
LINE-FAULT-DETECTION INPUT (LMN_)
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Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link with Spread
Spectrum and Full-Duplex Control Channel
MAX9259/MAX9260
MAX9259 AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V, V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 3.6V, R
L
= 100I
Q1%
(differential), T
A
= -40NC to +105NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= V
IOVDD
= 1.8V, T
A
= +25NC.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
V
BWS
= V
GND
, V
DRS
= V
IOVDD
V
BWS
= V
GND
, V
DRS
= V
GND
V
BWS
= V
IOVDD
, V
DRS
= V
IOVDD
V
BWS
= V
IOVDD
, V
DRS
= V
GND
t
HIGH
/t
T
or t
LOW
/t
T
(Figure 5)
(Figure 5)
3.125Gbps, 300kHz sinusoidal jitter
30% to 70%, C
L
= 10pF to 100pF, 1kI
pullup to IOVDD
70% to 30%, C
L
= 10pF to 100pF, 1kI
pullup to IOVDD
I
2
C only (Figure 6)
I
2
C only (Figure 6)
20% to 80%, V
OD
≥ 400mV, R
L
= 100I,
serial-data rate = 3.125Gbps
3.125Gbps PRBS signal, measured at
V
OD
= 0V differential, preemphasis
disabled (Figure 7)
3.125Gbps PRBS signal
(Figure 8)
(Figure 8)
(Figure 9)
(Figure 10)
(Figure 11)
(Table 4)
(Table 4)
f
SCK
= f
WS
x n
WS
x 2
V
SCK
≥ V
IH
, t
SCK
= 1/f
SCK
V
SCK
≤ V
IL
, t
SCK
= 1/f
SCK
(Figure 12, Note 3)
(Figure 12, Note 3)
8
4
(8 x 4)
x2
0.35 x
t
SCK
0.35 x
t
SCK
2
2
Spread spectrum enabled
Spread spectrum disabled
1
1.5
2830
270
3.5
3.5
192
32
(192 x
32) x 2
MIN
8.33
16.66
6.25
12.5
35
50
TYP
MAX
16.66
104
12.5
78
65
4
800
%
ns
ps
(P-P)
ns
ns
ns
ns
MHz
UNITS
PARALLEL CLOCK INPUT (PCLKIN)
Clock Frequency
f
PCLKIN
Clock Duty Cycle
Clock Transition Time
Clock Jitter
I
2
C/UART PORT TIMING (Note 3)
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
Input Setup Time
Input Hold Time
Differential Output Rise-and-Fall
Time
Total Serial Output Jitter
Deterministic Serial Output Jitter
Parallel Data Input Setup Time
Parallel Data Input Hold Time
Serializer Delay (Note 4)
Link Start Time
Power-Up Time
I
2
S INPUT TIMING
WS Frequency
Sample Word Length
SCK Frequency
SCK Clock High Time (Note 3)
SCK Clock Low Time (Note 3)
SD, WS Setup Time
SD, WS Hold Time
DC
t
R
, t
F
t
J
t
R
t
F
t
SET
t
HOLD
t
R
, t
F
t
TSOJ1
t
DSOJ2
t
SET
t
HOLD
t
SD
t
LOCK
t
PU
f
WS
n
WS
f
SCK
t
HC
t
LC
t
SET
t
HOLD
20
20
100
0
150
150
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (Note 3)
90
150
ps
0.25
0.15
UI
UI
ns
ns
Bits
ms
ms
kHz
Bits
kHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
4
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Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link with Spread
Spectrum and Full-Duplex Control Channel
MAX9260 DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= 3.0V to 3.6V, V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 3.6V, R
L
= 100I
Q1%
(differential), T
A
= -40NC to +105NC, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at V
DVDD
= V
AVDD
= V
IOVDD
= 3.3V, T
A
= +25NC.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
0.65 x
V
IOVDD
0.35 x
V
IOVDD
V
IN
= 0 to V
IOVDD
I
CL
= -18mA
-10
+10
-1.5
V
IOVDD
- 0.3
V
IOVDD
- 0.2
0.3
0.2
15
3
20
5
15
5
30
9
25
7
35
10
33
10
54
16
39
13
63
21
mA
50
17
97
32
TYP
MAX
UNITS
SINGLE-ENDED INPUTS (ENABLE, INT,
PWDN,
SSEN, BWS, ES, DRS, MS, CDS, EQS, DCS)
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
Input Current
Input Clamp Voltage
V
IH1
V
IL1
I
IN1
V
CL
V
V
FA
V
MAX9259/MAX9260
SINGLE-ENDED OUTPUTS (DOUT_, SD, WS, SCK, PCLKOUT)
V
DCS
= V
IOGND
High-Level Output Voltage
V
OH
I
OH
= -2mA
V
DCS
= V
IOVDD
Low-Level Output Voltage
V
OL1
I
OL
= 2mA
V
DCS
= V
IOGND
V
DCS
= V
IOVDD
V
O
= 0V,
V
DCS
= V
IOGND
V
IOVDD
=
3.0V to 3.6V
V
IOVDD
=
1.7V to 1.9V
V
IOVDD
=
3.0V to 3.6V
V
IOVDD
=
1.7V to 1.9V
V
IOVDD
=
3.0V to 3.6V
V
IOVDD
=
1.7V to 1.9V
V
IOVDD
=
3.0V to 3.6V
V
IOVDD
=
1.7V to 1.9V
V
V
DOUT_,
SD, WS,
SCK
V
O
= 0V,
V
DCS
= V
IOVDD
Output Short-Circuit Current
I
OS
V
O
= 0V,
V
DCS
= V
IOGND
PCLKOUT
V
O
= 0V,
V
DCS
= V
IOVDD
I
2
C AND UART I/O, OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUTS (RX/SDA, TX/SCL,
ERR,
GPIO_, LOCK)
High-Level Input Voltage
Low-Level Input Voltage
Input Current
Low-Level Open-Drain Output
Voltage
V
IH2
V
IL2
I
IN2
V
OL2
V
IN
= 0 to V
IOVDD
(Note 2)
I
OL
= 3mA
RX/SDA, TX/SCL
GPIO,
ERR,
LOCK
V
IOVDD
= 1.7V to 1.9V
V
IOVDD
= 3.0V to 3.6V
-110
-80
0.7 x
V
IOVDD
0.3 x
V
IOVDD
+1
+1
0.4
0.3
V
V
FA
V
V
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